FIELD STUDY 1

FS Student: _______________________________________ Program/Year Level:___________

Resource Teacher: ___________________Teacher’s Signature: ________ School:___________

Grade/Year Level:___________________ Subject Area:_______________Date:_____________

Learning Episode 7
Physical and Personal Aspects of Classroom Management

Learning Essentials
Here are major principles of development relevant to this Episode:
Importance of Effective Classroom Management

1. increases chance of student success

2. paves the way for the teacher to engage students in learning
3. helps create an organized classroom environment
4. increases instructional time
5. creates consistency in the employment of rules and regulations
6. aligns management strategies with school wide standards
7. decreases misbehavior in the classroom
8. gives student boundaries as well as consequences

Two Aspects of Classroom Management.

1. Personal Classroom Management consists of managing your own self to ensure

order and discipline in your class. It includes:

1.1 voice
1.2 personal grooming
1.3 attendance
1.4 punctuality
1.5 personal graciousness
 Managing yourself as a teacher contributes to the order and well-being of your
class.

2. Physical Classroom Management consists of managing the learning environment.

Attending to these physical elements of the learning environment ensures the safety,
security and order in the class. It includes:

2.1ventilation
2.2 lighting
2.3 acoustics
2.4 seating arrangement
2.5 structure/design of the classroom
2.6 physical space/learning stations
Some Effective Classroom Management Strategies

1. Model to the students how to act in different situations.

2. Establish classroom guidelines.
3. Document the rules.
4. Refrain from punishing the entire class.
5. Encourage initiative from class.
6. Offer praise and rewards.
7. Use non-verbal communication.
8. Take time to celebrate group effort.
9. Let students work in groups.
10. Interview students to assess their needs.
11. Address bad behavior quickly.
12. Consider peer teaching.
13. Continuously engage the students.
14. Assign open-ended project.
15. Write group contracts.
 Learning Episode 7 Activity 7.1
Identifying Personal and Physical Aspects of Classroom Management

Resource Teacher:_______________ Teacher’s Signature:____________ School:____________

Grade/Year Level:_______________Subject:_______________________ Date:_____________

OBSERVE

Observe a class and interview the Resource Teacher. Ask how the personal and physical
aspects of classroom management ensure proper classroom management and discipline.
Check if these aspects were observed in the classroom.

Aspects of Classroom Management Yes No

1.Personal Classroom Management

1.1 Is the teacher well-groomed that he/she demands respect from the
learners?

1.2 Is the teacher's voice modulated and can be heard by the entire
class?

1.3 Was the teacher present in class?

1.4 Did the teacher arrive on time in class?

1.5 Does the teacher exude a positive attitude towards teaching?

2.Physical Classroom Management

2.1 Is the classroom well-ventilated?

2.2 Is the lighting good enough?

2.3 Is the classroom free from noise?

2.4 Does the seating arrangement provide better interaction?

 2.5 Is the design/structure of the room inviting to classroom activities?

2.6 Is the physical space/learning station clear from obstruction?

ANALYZE

Analyze the different elements of personal/physical classroom management and answer

the following questions?

1. How does the voice of the teacher affect classroom instruction?

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2. How does the punctuality of the teacher affect classroom discipline?

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3. Why do we need to check on the physical aspects of classroom management?

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REFLECT

Reflect on the aspects of personal and classroom management.

1. What does this statement mean to you as a future teacher? Explain.

“No amount of good instruction will come out without effective classroom management.”
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2. What are your plans in ensuring effective classroom management?

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Learning Episode 7 Activity 7.2

Demonstrating knowledge of positive and non-violent discipline in the management of
learner behavior.

OBSERVE

Observe the classroom management strategies that your Resource Teacher employs in the
classroom. You may also conduct an interview to substantiate your observation.

Check the management strategies employed by the Resource Teacher. Check (✓) observed, put
an (✖) if not observed and (O) for no opportunity to observe.

No
Not
Observed Opportunity
Effective Classroom Management Strategies Observed
(✓) to Observe
(✖)
(O)

1. Model to the students how to act in different

situations.
2. Establish classroom guidelines.
3. Document the rules.
4. Refrain from punishing the entire class.
5. Encourage initiative from class.
6. Offer praise and rewards.
7. Use non-verbal communication.
8. Take time to celebrate group effort.
9. Let students work in groups.
10. Interview students to assess their needs.
11. Address bad behavior quickly.
12. Consider peer teaching.
13. Continuously engage the students.
 14. Assign open-ended project.
15. Write group contracts.
Others(Please specify),
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ANALYZE

Analyze the checklist you have accomplished and answer the given questions:

1. How many strategies were employed by the Resource Teacher? Did these contribute to
better classroom management? Explain your answer.
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2. What were not used by the Resource Teacher? Were these important? What should
have been used instead? Explain.
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REFLECT

As a future teacher, reflect on the observations then answer the given question.

1. What classroom management strategies do I need to employ to respond to diverse

types of learners?
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SHOW Your Learning Artifacts

Show piece(s) of evidence of learning to capture the classroom management strategies

used by your Resource Teacher.